Merenre I

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Merenre I
Rule2255 - 2246 BC.
PredecessorFather Pepi I
MotherAnkhnesmerire I
Nomen (meaning of name)Beloved of Ra
Dynasty6th
ConsortsAnkhnesmerire II, widow of Pepi I and mother of Pepi II
Capital cityMemphis
AchievementsPyramid in Saqqara
Burialpyramid complex in Saqqara
SuccesorHalf brother Pepi II
  • He led deep explorations in Nubia
  • Inscriptions show he traded and had diplomatic relations in Sinai
  • His mud brick pyramid in Saqqara was never finished. However the mummy inside is the oldest complete royal mummy ever found.
  • Pyramid Texts were inscribed of the walls of this pyramid

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